Senior Accountant (SAP B1)

About the role

A company in Angola is looking for a Senior Accountant who will use SAP B1 to manage and maintain financial transactions, close the books and support management with financial analysis and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and maintain financial transactions in SAP B1, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries and payroll processing.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing, reconcile accounts, prepare financial statements and analyze financial data.
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with company policy, international accounting standards and local regulations.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts and financial projections.
• Work with procurement and inventory teams on inventory valuation and cost accounting.
• Monitor cash flow, run bank reconciliations, forecast cash and optimize working capital.
• Carry out regular internal audits and support statutory audit, tax filing and regulatory compliance reports.
• Provide financial analysis and KPI reports to management, and train stakeholders on SAP B1 changes.
• Collaborate with sales, production and procurement teams, maintain internal controls and help with ad-hoc projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Professional certification such as MCOM-MBA Finance, CMA Inter or CA Inter is highly desirable.
• Proven experience as an accountant, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Fluency in English; Portuguese is preferred.
• Knowledge of Angolan accounting regulations is a plus.

Required skills

• SAP Business One (SAP B1) proficiency is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and tax regulations.
• Good understanding of cost accounting, inventory valuation and production processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.